Prince Ital Joe

Joseph Paquette (May 5, 1963 – May 16, 2001), better known by his stage name Prince Ital Joe, was a Dominican reggae and ragga singer and actor best known for his collaborations with Marky Mark and Death Row Records artists. Prince Ital Joe also appeared in the Steven Seagal film, Marked for Death and on the TV series, EZ Streets and Players.

Life and career Prince Ital Joe was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica, and moved to Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 13 with his parents in 1976. After completing high school, Joe moved to California to pursue his dreams of acting and entertainment. Before getting into the music business, Joe worked for over ten years performing at private Hollywood parties and clubs and from 1988 to 1990 as a concert promoter in the Caribbean for acts like Ziggy Marley.

In 1993, he teamed up with rapper Marky Mark and released two albums 1994's Life in the Streets and 1995's The Remix Album.

Personal life Prince Ital Joe married Paulina Paquette and had a daughter, Princess Nashida Paquette.

Prince Ital Joe died on May 16, 2001, from injuries sustained in a car accident that happened on a highway near Phoenix, Arizona, while en route to Los Angeles. He was 38 years old.

Discography

Studio albums Prince Ital Joe and Marky Mark Year Album Peak chart positions Certifications AUT GER 1994 Life in the Streets 21 10 42 —

Remix albums Prince Ital Joe and Marky Mark Year Album Peak chart positions Certifications AUT DEN FIN GER NED Life in the Streets 1994 "Life in the Streets" — — — 8 11 — 5 36 58 GER: Gold "United" 6 23 7 10 1 7 9 6 9 GER: Gold 1995 "Babylon" — — — 11 17 — 35 — 94 "Rastaman Vibration" — — — — — — — — —"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Other related releases

1999 : Prince Ital Joe feat. W.C. - "Stereo Type" (Unreleased Death Row Records Track) 1999 : Prince Ital Joe feat. Kurupt & Coolio - "2Pac Tribute" (Unreleased Death Row Records Track) 1999 : Prince Ital Joe feat. Daz Dillinger - "Watcha Gonna Do" (Unreleased Death Row Records Track)